Tyler Simms
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Assistant Kitchen Manager with experience in kitchen coordination, staff training, inventory control, and workflow optimization. Strengths include time management, teamwork, communication, and maintaining safe, efficient service in fast-paced kitchens.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
Fredericksburg, VA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Welcomed guests to restaurant with a friendly smile. and delivered friendly service in fast-paced Chick-fil-A dining areas.
- Executed drive-thru and counter orders with precision and efficiency to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated team communication during busy service periods and order changes to ensure smooth operations.
Line Cook
Mission BBQ
Fredericksburg, VA
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff members to encourage professional development.
- Prepared smoked meats, sides, and sauces following Mission BBQ recipes
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and temperature standards during service
- Restocked ingredients and maintained clean, organized workstations
- Trained new kitchen staff on prep, cooking, and cleanup routines
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Supported Mission BBQ kitchen work by assisting with prep line tasks and coordinating service flow.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Mission BBQ
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2026 - Current
- Trained team members on kitchen standards, recipes, and station setup procedures.
- Assisted with the hiring, training and supervision of kitchen staff.
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff members to encourage professional development.
- Supported Mission BBQ kitchen operations with prep, line, and service coordination.
- Organized inventory, receiving, and storage for proteins, produce, and kitchen supplies.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Implemented new systems for tracking inventory levels, ordering procedures.
- Monitored food cost percentages and labor costs to ensure budgetary goals were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA10-2026
Skills
- Time management
- Staff education and training
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Equipment inspection
- Workflow optimization
- Computer skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Java and Python
- Flexible schedule
- Following instructions
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Mission BBQ
08.2026 - Current
Line Cook
Mission BBQ
06.2024 - 08.2026
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
02.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Germanna Community College